Divisional Coordinator

Job Description

Title: Divisional Coordinator

Company Name: Uttaran

Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Khulna

Employment Status: Full-time, Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Graduation(preferably) in Social Science (I.e., Economics, Development Economics, Sociology, Gender studies Agriculture Economics, Rural Development, Livelihood Development, of other relevant disciplines)

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)

Job Context:
∎ Uttaran is an NGO working in Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged community people. Uttaran is a people-centered organization using a rights-based approach to alleviate poverty, diversify livelihood opportunities and empower poor communities of Bangladesh.
∎ Uttaran invites applications for the vacant position titled- Divisional Coordinator for the "ICVGD" Project supported by Bangladesh Govt.
∎ Reports to: Director of Uttaran
∎ Supervision: The Divisional Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Project Director, ICVGD 2nd phase project. She / he will closely work with the respective DD (districts) of DWA, UWAOs, Lead NGO staffs, LEDCs, and other staffs of the PIU.

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Divisional Coordinator will perform the following key responsibilities: Develop a solid understanding of the ICVGD 2nd phase project's objectives, principles, and approaches.
∎ Take the lead and responsibility for the successful Implementation of the ICVGD 2nd phase project in all the Upazilas of the assigned division .Maintain effective coordination with the concerned LEDCs of the Upazilas , build their capacity , monitor their performance and provide them with effective guidance.
∎ Remain in close contact with the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the ICVGD 2nd phase project , disseminate the instructions from the PIU regarding Project Implementation among other stakeholders , and report back to PIU regarding any issue that threatens the successful Implementation of the project.
∎ Maintain close communication with the respective Upazila Women Affairs (UWAOs) and the Deputy Director's (DD) office at a strategic level to ensure that they are regularly updated about the project activities and their Insights and feedbacks are reflected in every aspect of project Implementation.
∎ Coordinate with the Lead NGOs of the Project to organize the capacity building sessions and ensure that all required stakeholders attend these sessions. Take feedback, guidance, and support on technical level from the Lead NGOs regarding project implementation.
∎ Understand and be able to facilitate livelihood and market development approaches, (value chain development, linkage with local service providers and market actors, etc.) in a creative way. Provide support to the LEDCs for building their capacity in this regard.
∎ Compile the annual work plan for every Upazila that has been endorsed by the respective UWAOs and submit it to the Project Director. Ensure that Project activities are implemented in the Upazila as per the work plan through supportive monitoring.
∎ Assists the LEDCs to identify potential service providers, Input/output market actors, and project partners and develop strategies on how to establish linkage between them and the project beneficiaries to ensure the Sustainability of their Livelihood.
∎ Identify staff's weaknesses in project implementation and provide necessary feedback and support for improvements.
∎ Encourage LEDCs to learn from mistake and to come up with innovative ideas in orders to improve the quality of project implementation.
∎ Ensure timely submission of reports and plans as per the reporting matrix of the project and instructions from the PIU by all the LEDCs and provide the necessary support to them if required.
∎ Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites and collect and analyze output data to see if the project runs on track to achieve the intended outcomes. Submit field findings to the project Director by using the approved template.
∎ Others activities as required.

Additional Requirements:
∎ At Least 07 Yearas of professional expericnce in the development sector,prior experience of working in livelihood buliding or women empowerment-related projects will be given preference.
∎ Good Project Management Skills and a good understanding of the project life Cycle.
∎ Experience with development project management tools such as log frames, monitoring and evaluation tools and budgets.
∎ Good Written and verbal Communication Skill, including report writing in Bangla and English.
∎ Good computer skill, including proficiency in MIS Offices
∎ Ability to lead a team of professionals from different agencies.
∎ Ability to work under stressful conditions.
∎ In-depth knowledge of livelihood, Empowerment, MIS, M&E, and Development Issues.
∎ Excellent knowledge of monitoring supervision and understanding of capacity development
∎ Strong training & facilitation Skills, networking and linkage building skills, and advocacy skill.

Salary: Tk. 40000 (Monthly)

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ As per Uttarans Policy and Project Design.

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 12 Nov 2023

Company Information:
∎ 8 Nov 2023
∎ Uttaran
∎ Address : Uttaran Dhaka Office: Flat-B1, House-32, Road-10/A, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1209
∎ Business : Uttaran is a national development organization working in the southwest Bangladesh since 1985 to uphold rights and entitlements and to improve the socio-economic condition of the poor and disadvantaged. Uttaran facilitates in getting access to and control over resources by the poor and disadvantaged to improve agricultural productivity and economic empowerment.

Category: NGO/Development

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Source: bdjobs.com

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